Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 10, 2008

Today/New

Academia Hernando presents "Great Opera Singers": 10 a.m., Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. The speaker will be Michael Blauner. The program is part of "The Greats" lecture series. The cost is $7. 597-0158.

Hernando County Green Party to show "An Unreasonable Man" documentary: 5:45 p.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. This is a documentary on the life and accomplishments of Ralph Nader. The film is part of the local Green Party's ongoing Green Screens program, free films on current issues. Complimentary refreshments are served. 666-7576.

Temple Beth David's Gala Outreach Luncheon Fashion Show: Noon, Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, Spring Hill. Fashions presented by Coldwater Creek. There will be prizes and entertainment. Community leaders will be honored. Tickets are $25, with a portion of proceeds to benefit Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Gloria, 200-7018.

Today/Continuing

Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The Spring Art Exhibit, which runs through April 10, features displays by the Nature Coast Decorative Artists, Hernando Quilters, Suncoast Ship Model Society, Spring Hill Camera Club and a new selection of poetry by members of Just Poets. 544-5407.

Monday Crafters: Noon to 3 p.m., Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive. New members of all ages welcome. Helen, 597-1538.

Poor Rich's Chess Club of Hernando County: 6:30 to 10 p.m., cafeteria, Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Bring chess set; club sets are available. Annual dues for the club are $12, which includes all family members. James, 683-7560; Andy, 686-8195; Chuck, 688-4274.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. 596-1095 or Barb, 683-2440.

Tuesday/New

Chinsegut Nature Center presents "Incredible Edibles": 6 to 8 p.m., 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, north of Brooksville. This is a free cooking demonstration of wild edible plants and game. Bring a place setting to sample foods. Call for reservations, 754-6722.

"Landscaping for Butterflies" free class: 10 a.m., Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service satellite office, Forest Oaks Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. The speaker will be master gardener Sue Walsh, who will discuss which plants are best for attracting butterflies, as well as how to best place and plant them. Caring for a butterfly garden will also be discussed. Free. Seating is limited. 754-4433.

Library offers Toddler Time and Storytime programs: Toddler Time for 18 to 35 months at 10 a.m., Storytime (for 3 to 5 years) at 11 a.m., East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. Programs include age-appropriate stories, finger plays and songs. Programs are free. No registration required. 540-6391.

Yodeling Sweetheart and Tumbleweed Phil to perform at Blueberry Hill: 7 p.m., Blueberry Hill RV Park, 6233 County Road 609, Bushnell. Featuring Joyce and Phil Leonard, who sing traditional country, western and yodel selections. An offering will be taken.

Tuesday/Continuing

Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:45 p.m., Brooksville Enrichment Center, 670 Broad St., Brooksville. 544-5900. All bridge players are welcome. For information, call Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Carol Hargrave, 799-1234, or visit: http://hba.home.gate.net.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Arts and crafts, noon to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. 596-1095.

Service Officers Available at DAV 67: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Disabled American Veterans 67, 16314 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Service officers Deron Mikal and Larry Cohen will be available. 796-1679.

Spring Hill Women's Chorus: 9 a.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6193 Spring Hill Drive. New members welcome. Esther Lamoreaux, 688-6099, or Sandra Termin, 684-7173.

Information for the Events column should be submitted to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Information can be faxed to 754-6133 or e-mailed to day@sptimes.com (please include club's name in e-mail subject line). The deadline for news is 10 days before your event or reservation deadline. Events must be open to the public. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket (if applicable) or contact person and phone number are missing. Call 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

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